Applying to Youngstown State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
80.00%	1,080

Youngstown State University's acceptance rate is 80.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,799 students applied and 4,639 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Youngstown State.

Youngstown State's acceptance rate places 21st out of 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 20 at Youngstown State. Youngstown State's SAT score ranks 25th out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Youngstown State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Youngstown State University is 80.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.00%. 2,295 men and 3,402 women applied to Youngstown State and 1,813 men and 2,756 women students were accepted.

Among them, 616 men and 689 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Youngstown State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Youngstown State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,799	2,295	3,402	0	0
Admitted	4,639	1,813	2,756	0	0
Enrolled	1,299	616	689	0	0
Acceptance Rate	80.00%	79.00%	81.01%	-	-
Yield	28.00%	33.98%	25.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Youngstown State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 229 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,031 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Youngstown State.

The median SAT score is 1,080 with 540 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at Youngstown State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Youngstown State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Youngstown State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1080	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	540	600
SAT Math	460	540	610
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	17	20	25
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Youngstown State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Youngstown State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Youngstown State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Youngstown State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Youngstown State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Youngstown State.

Admission Information for Applying to Youngstown State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$45
Graduate Application Fees	$45
Admission Information	https://ysu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://ysu.edu/admissions/apply-to-ysu
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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